Does "However" is pronoun???????Can some one tell me what parts of speech are "However" and "Despite"regards

Despite can either be a preposition or a noun: –preposition1. in spite of; notwithstanding.–noun2. contemptuous treatment; insult.3. malice, hatred, or spite.

However is either an adverb or a conjuction: –adverb1. nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.2. to whatever extent or degree; no matter how: However much you spend, I will reimburse you.3. in whatever manner: We will allow you to travel however you please.4. how; how under the circumstances: However did you manage?–conjunction5. in whatever way, manner, or state: Arrange your hours however you like.

One must presume that long and short arguments contribute to the same end. - Epicurus...except casandra's that did belong to the funniest, most interesting and imaginative (or over-imaginative?) ones, I suppose.